At first, they say nothing. The poet/narrator excuses them, saying that they kept silent out of courtesy. In reality, it would seem they were all afraid.
The Green Knight knows this, and he mocks their cowardice. This prompts King Arthur to accept the challenge himself. Sir Gawain stops the king, however, saying that it would be better for him to die than the king.
The other knights begin speaking at this point, saying that Sir Gawain is right, and very brave. After that King Authur accepted the challenge and the green knight died.
When the Green Knight presents his challenge, King Arthur's knights are terrified. They sit there "still, now/All who followed Arthur, noble/And knave" (301-303). None of them accept its challenge because they know it is a death sentence. When Arthur rises to take the blow, though, Gawain is spurred into action out or loyalty for his kind and a desire that he die in Arthur's place.
the green knight would allow one man to strike him with an ax on the condition that one year later he could return the strike
The green knight allowed one of king arthers knights to strik him once with an ax on th condition that he could return the blow a year and a day later
He's heard of their bravery, courage and skills.
uyktt
Lisa Knight and the Round Table - 2004 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-14
when a knight commits an unworthy deed.
They had a round table to show that no Knight was superior to another
the green night was at your moms house, then it just so happened that the round table was shoved up hers..
King Arthur
The green knight offered that one man from king arthers court could strike him with an ax on the condition that a year and a day later he could return the blow
Lancelot was a legendary knight of the round table and lover of Queen Guinevere.
A knight of the round table!
Galahad
Lisa Knight and the Round Table - 2004 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-14
Galahad
equality - no heads at the table they are ALL equals
Round you idiot! Obviosly as they are called the Knights of the round table. Geez.
when a knight commits an unworthy deed.
The greatest knight was Lancelot from King Arthur's round table.
12-15
names of knights